Sermons on Jewish Calendar Year:

Still Spinning - Samson Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2025

Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years.

November 15, 2025 After Jair lead Israel for 22 years, they once again did evil in the sight of Yahweh. This time, the Ammonites and the Philistines came against Israel at the same time. The Ammonites came from the East and afflicted Israel (Gilead, and parts of Ephraim, Benjamin and Judah) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Test Of Endurance

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 2, 2003

Jesus has been very busy in ministry and opposition is becoming stronger against him. He needed to withdraw. Jesus is tired, away from home, among non-Jewish people, one of which was a woman who had very little to offer to Him, but who wouldn’t go away.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever been frustrated by a test or an exam that was unclear or needlessly confusing? I have and I am reminded of a story that I read this week in this regard. A guy was taking a class in ornithology (ôr´nə-thŏlʹə-jē), the study of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Lent 2019 - Jesus Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2019

Jesus, in His time on earth, was under attack in many ways by the Jewish leaders. He was argued with, defamed and crucified. Many in our society are attacking Jesus as well even from within some churches. Do we know enough about Jesus and His Word to recognize false teaching?

Lent 2019 – Attacking The Rock Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 15:2, Luke 6:2, Luke 13:31, John 8:48, Matthew 12:24, John 11:50, Jude 1:3-4, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Try Marriage, Not Divorce Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION TRY MARRIAGE, NOT DIVORCE A. This past Friday was Valentine’s Day. 1. On the average, 20 billion dollars are spent on cards, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and restaurants during Valentines, just to show someone you LOVE them. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

And Then Some

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 1, 2008

This sermon deals with the need to always be willing to do your best. I remember listening to tape by John Maxwell years ago on this topic.

And Then Some by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Genesis 24:1-24:20 And then some Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 Imagine yourself being the owner of your own business. You have the chance to make millions of dollars in profit. A lot is going to depend on your employees. You can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Millennium (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 1, 2005

What will the 1000 year riegn be like for the believer? Whose going to live on the planet? Why is satan loosed? All this and more is preached in this sermon on the Millennial Kingdom, Enjoy!

Title: The 1000 Year Reign Text: Rev 20:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Right after the battle of Armageddon, what will happen? - The glorious appearing of Jesus Christ will take place, for the purpose of setting up His Kingdom. - It will take place immediately after the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2020

We often forget the second half of Jesus' statement which is "Render unto God." Sermon for Proper 24 After Pentecost year A

Render unto Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 “Render unto Caesar or as other’s put it “Give Caesar his due” is fairly well known. Jesus’ answer to the Pharisees and Herodians does not stop there, of course. But people in this world are more generally concerned about this world’s matters than the next. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptations -- Jesus' And Ours Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 1, 2025

Temptation is our awful struggle not to lose ourselves and our potential to lose ourselves. Temptation also highlights God’s mercy and grace in our lives in the wilderness for forty minutes, hours, days or years.

In today’s Gospel reading, we encounter the most human and common experience: temptation, which Jesus also experienced in a very profound way. The temptations of Jesus are found in all four Gospels. But we are accustomed to thinking that Jesus was tempted three times before his public ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-13, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Resolved

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

So we must be resolved in 2015 not by our own power but by the secret power of God to give us the boldness of faith to stand firm against the unbelieving world in which we live.

Be Resolved I like to start each New Year thinking about a quote that goes like this…”may all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions”. For many of us our New Year’s resolutions will be short lived and this quote suggests that if that is the case ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Life On Purpose

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 1, 2024

This New Year's message teaches the importance of a God-given vision. When our hearts are filled with divine purpose, we are strengthened to resist temptation and live meaningful, productive lives.

Intro Our primary text is Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction (NIV)”i The KJV says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Both versions are instructive. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:13, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Nehemiah 6:3-4, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Imagine The Divine Midwife Next To Us Whispering, "Push, Push, Push. It’s Almost Here" Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 16, 2024

The Twin Towers stood for ever until they didn't- avoid Over Confidence. Yet the wars keep coming and Jesus has not yet come - As Hitchhikers says - "don't panic"

Sermon preached on my second last Sunday at St Barnabas Northolt, 17th November 2024 ......................................................................................................... [lean to one side] Over confidence? [lean to the other side] Over panicked? [scratching head] over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-25, Mark 12:41-44, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Transformed | Abraham, The Father Of Faith | Part One Series

Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 27, 2024

This series looks at Abraham's faith journey's beginning, middle, and end. Part One begins in John 8 with a woman caught in adultery and in danger of being stoned to death by those holding their readied stones, claiming Abraham as the father of their faith.

Jesus in trouble in John 8 In John 8, Jesus rescues a woman who was dragged before Him, accused of sexual sin. Even though it takes two to tango, they only brought the woman. The frenzied mob demands that He tell them His teaching/understanding of what the Bible says they should do. The Law of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Hebrews 4:15, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 1:16-17, John 8:18-19, John 8:33, John 8:39, John 8:41, John 8:48, John 8:52-53, John 8:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Only Two Ways To Live

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 30, 2024

The pursuit of holy living is the pathway to a happy life.

Only Two Ways to Live Psalm 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill December 28-29, 2024 I want to begin with a question to see how well you know your Bible. Q: What did Adam say to his wife on December 31st? A: It’s New Year’s, Eve. How many of you plan to make a New Year’s Resolution for 2025? I talked to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Humility-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction Name eight things that would make you happy. If God said to you on this first Sunday of the year, "Choose eight things that you feel would make your new year a happy one and I will give them to you," what would you choose?

Humility-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed [happy] are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:3). SCRIPTURE Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Name eight things that would make you happy. If God said to you on this first Sunday of the year, "Choose eight things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal